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Srikanth Odela's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Srikanth Odela (born December 14, 1990) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He began his film career as an assistant director under filmmaker Sukumar, working on features including Nannaku Prematho... (2016) and Rangasthalam (2018).
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Nani's The Paradise hits Netflix on October 22 — four weeks after its theatrical run ended. The film’s box office success masks uneven distributor returns. Now, the real test begins on OTT.
The Paradise wraps its theatrical run at roughly ₹170 crore worldwide, Nani's highest grosser ever, yet high distribution prices mean buyers outside Nizam are ending in the red.
The Paradise has earned just 119.54 crore net after 16 days — barely 60% of its 200-crore budget. The film dropped 90% in its second week, with only 50 lakh collected on its third Friday.
Nani has responded to mixed reviews for The Paradise, saying the edit and score needed more time and that director Srikanth Odela's focus shifted from story to spectacle as the film's scale grew.
The Paradise has become Kayadu Lohar’s highest-grossing film globally, surpassing Dragon with 169.27 crore worldwide after 13 days. But the 200 crore mark remains out of reach.
Nani's upcoming Telugu film 'Paradise' has unveiled the lyrical video for 'Aaya Sher', the second song from the soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The release includes interviews with Nani, director Srikanth Odela, and cast members, along with a teaser and audio jukebox.
Nani confirms his planned film with Chiranjeevi will not happen anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiru’s commitments, and no recent talks. The project, once locked with Srikanth Odela directing, now appears dead in the water.
Nani’s Hindi debut The Paradise has quietly outperformed expectations, raking in 10.25 crore net at the Indian box office despite minimal promotion and no release in multiplex chains.
The Paradise has become Nani’s first film to cross 100 crore gross in Telugu states—Andhra Pradesh and Telangana—after ten days of release, marking a significant milestone in his career. The action thriller earned 2 crore on day 10, a 28.57% decline from day 9’s 2.8 crore, but still maintained a decent hold at the box office. Overall, the film has grossed 133.34 crore worldwide, with 113 crore net
Srikanth Odela has reportedly lost the chance to direct Chiranjeevi’s next film following the underperformance of The Paradise, with Buchi Babu Sana set to take over. No official confirmation yet, but industry sources say the switch is confirmed.
Kayadu Lohar, fresh off her role in Nani's action drama The Paradise, is riding high on buzz after a vibrant photo session with the iconic Bajaj Chetak. Her performance has become a standout in the film's mixed reception.
Mohan Babu says Srikanth Odela 'cheated' him over a deleted wife role in The Paradise
Nani broke his silence on the mixed response to The Paradise a day after release, thanking fans for showing up while acknowledging the criticism, a move some online called premature given the film had barely entered its second day.
After ‘The Paradise’ drew mixed reactions, Srikanth Odela’s planned venture with Chiranjeevi appears shelved, while star Nani says no film is on the near horizon, leaving the director’s next steps uncertain.
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, pulled in about Rs 28 crore in its first four‑day overseas run, yet the momentum faded after a $2.3 million opening, leaving the film hovering near break‑even in its home market.
Nani and director Srikanth Odela clarified that the ‘single‑take artist’ remark was intended as an ironic nod to Subbu’s hidden talent, a nuance lost after a key backstory was trimmed for runtime.
KTR, flanked by senior MLAs, lauded ‘The Paradise’ for its natural depiction of Telangana’s land, language and fight against oppression, singling out director Srikanth Odela’s vision.
During a special screening in Hyderabad, Telangana’s KTR applauded Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, calling it a vivid portrait of the state’s culture and a powerful statement against oppression.
Sai Kiran has responded to backlash over his character's confusing return in Nani's The Paradise, saying clues to his survival were there all along, just overlooked by audiences.
During a media interaction, Nani disclosed that each screening of ‘The Paradise’ experiences a dramatic shift in viewer reaction, moving from morning positivity to mixed feelings by night, a phenomenon he says he hasn’t seen before.
At a Hyderabad press meet, Mohan Babu lauded producer Sudhakar’s budget discipline, hailed Srikanth Odela as a future top director, and called his ‘The Paradise’ role the deadliest in his 50‑year film journey.
KTR’s tweet about attending a screening of Nani’s The Paradise has ignited chatter, especially as the movie’s MLA character mirrors the chief minister, adding a political flavor to the box‑office buzz.
At the celebration for The Paradise, director Srikanth Odela praised producer Sudhakar Cherukuri, recalled a partnership that began before Covid, and confirmed that he and Nani had heated discussions during filming.
Nani’s new film The Paradise opened with a Rs 75 crore worldwide haul, sparking mixed reviews. The star replied on social media, thanking fans and even enjoying the trolling, while pledging to learn from critics’ notes.
Raghav Juyal posted an emotional note for Nani, calling him a safe haven and crediting the veteran for shaping his film preferences and personal outlook while they worked together on the action drama The Paradise, which continues to draw audiences despite mixed reviews.
At a multilingual press meet, producer Sudhakar Cherukuri and director Srikanth Odela hailed ‘The Paradise’ as a box‑office milestone, while Nani and veteran Mohan Babu praised each other’s work.
Nani, speaking after the film’s opening, expressed gratitude to Telugu viewers despite mixed reviews, while director Srikanth Odela revealed that Kayadu Lohar was the sole actress to accept the lead role after several rejections.
Raghav Juyal used Instagram on Saturday to thank co‑star Nani for his guidance, calling the Telugu star a ‘safe place’. The note arrived as Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’ posted a strong opening day, a dip on Friday and a cumulative net of over ₹61 crore.
The Paradise fell 57% on day two after a shaky critical reception, yet its two-day haul of Rs 61.15 crore net makes it Nani's fifth highest-grossing film in India, trade tracking shows.
Nani has responded to the mixed reviews for The Paradise, thanking audiences for their reactions and trolls while acknowledging the criticism around the film's writing and second half.
After The Paradise opened to a record‑breaking Rs 88 crore day, Nani took to X to thank fans, note the trolling, and say he’s taking lessons from the critics’ feedback while letting viewers decide the film’s fate.
The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened to a worldwide Day 1 gross of Rs 76 crore per Track Tollywood, doubling Nani's previous best. Early Day 2 trends look steady as trade watches the hold.
The Paradise raked in 11.6 crore net from 900 premiere shows across India, posting Tollywood's fourth-highest premiere collection ever and Nani's career-best start, even as word-of-mouth turns mixed.
Nani’s latest venture, The Paradise, stormed the box office with a 15.95 crore haul by 1 PM, 59.08% morning occupancy across 4,183 shows, and 941,000 advance tickets, making it the fourth‑largest Telugu debut this year.
Premiere-night reactions to Nani's long-delayed The Paradise are largely positive, with praise for Mohan Babu's villain turn and Anirudh's score, though some viewers struggled with the film's heavy Telangana dialect.
Nani's 'The Paradise' hit Tamil screens today after a rough Telugu premiere the night before, with X reviewers wildly split between calling it the year's worst and defending its emotional core.
Nani's The Paradise released Thursday on strong advance bookings, but Koimoi's review flags a chaotic second half, poor sound mixing and a script that loses the plot entirely.
Nani’s new film The Paradise rolls out across more than 1,200 international screens today, backed by $1.5 million in advance overseas ticket sales – the biggest pre‑sale haul of his career.
At a press event for The Paradise, Raghav Juyal praised the Telugu industry's habit of celebrating every crew member, saying it moved him to tears and inspired him to spread that spirit nationwide.
A Bengaluru court has granted The Paradise's producers interim protection against certain online posts ahead of its September 24 release, following a similar controversy around Yash's Toxic and its critics.
Nani’s upcoming period action ‘The Paradise’ has amassed 400,000 tickets on BookMyShow, overtaking previous records and entering Tollywood’s top‑ten pre‑sale chart ahead of its September 24 launch.
Kayadu Lohar reveals that filming ‘The Paradise’ was far from glamorous, demanding patience, language mastery and a shift away from typical commercial projects as the movie opens tomorrow with paid premieres.
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ will hit screens on September 24 after Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cleared a ticket‑price increase, a Rs 500 premiere cap, and a one‑crore rupee welfare pledge from the production house.
Actor Nani disclosed that The Paradise will follow the Savaris, a 1980s tribe battling for recognition, under Srikanth Odela’s direction, fueling fresh buzz ahead of its release.
Telangana has cleared a price rise for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, opening Sept 24 with a ₹500 premiere and a ₹1 crore donation to the film‑workers’ welfare fund.
Trade circles are projecting a ₹100 crore opening-day gross for Nani's The Paradise, directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela, with a possible ₹200 crore lifetime run if word of mouth holds.
The period action drama ‘The Paradise’, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, releases worldwide on September 24. The filmmaker promises an emotion‑driven experience, six songs by Anirudh and no sequel plans.
Kayadu Lohar missed the Chennai press meet for Nani's The Paradise, days after skipping promotions for two other recent releases. Nani stepped in to answer for her, citing her Mari Selvaraj shoot.